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LastMinuteMama
LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
So, this morning when I was driving to work I saw this woman out jogging/walking. It was clearly day one or so for her. Anyway, I thought about MFP and how we are always encourging others and all....I totally wanted to roll down my window and give her a shout out, like "Way to Go" or "You've Got This!!!" coupled with a "thumbs up" or "high five"!!!

I did realize that this might not translate well or she'd think I was whacked and so I just drove on by....but seriously, it's funny that online we can totally say that to a "stranger" but IRL it would definitely be weird.

So, has anyone else ever wanted to give someone a "shout out?"

I realize, I could totally be alone here!

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I've actually had people do that to me. lol

    It was nice to hear, though.
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    I've actually had people do that to me. lol

    It was nice to hear, though.

    and you didn't think they were nuts? Maybe next time I will give her a shout out!
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    In New York we don't shout out to anyone for fear of it breaking out into a confrontation followed by a lengthy gun battle.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I've actually had people do that to me. lol

    It was nice to hear, though.

    and you didn't think they were nuts? Maybe next time I will give her a shout out!

    Nah.

    I walk/jog around the parking lot of an office complex near my house because it's a good hill and a woman who apparently had been noticing for a while (it's right around when they leave work) was waiting for a bus one day and said something. She guessed how much I'd lost and said I'd done a great job and keep it up. I've had random men in cars driving by slow down just to yell out the window stuff like, "Good job! Keep it up!" and apparently all my neighbors (townhouse complex) have been watching me for years and every once in a while, one of them says something.

    As long as it's not a creepy, trying to hit on me kind of thing, I like hearing it.
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    I probably wouldn't do it, particularly if it looked like it was someone's first day. Sarcasm is too easy to misinterpret and most people are too weak-willed anyway. I'm sure (s)he was thinking, "This is hard and I can't believe I'm out doing this and I probably look so fat so I hope no one even notices me."

    Even a, "Way to go!" as your driving by could be interpreted the wrong way.
    -wtk
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    In New York we don't shout out to anyone for fear of it breaking out into a confrontation followed by a lengthy gun battle.

    lmao!!!
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    One time this summer I was huffing and puffing while jogging and these people on bikes stopped to ask me for directions. When they were leaving the lady was like "keep it up you're doing great!" Definitely put a smile on my face.
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    I probably wouldn't do it, particularly if it looked like it was someone's first day. Sarcasm is too easy to misinterpret and most people are too weak-willed anyway. I'm sure (s)he was thinking, "This is hard and I can't believe I'm out doing this and I probably look so fat so I hope no one even notices me."

    Even a, "Way to go!" as your driving by could be interpreted the wrong way.
    -wtk

    ^ definitely don't wanna come across as sarcastic, I'm thinking maybe if I'm out running...that might be the right time to "cheer" her on : )
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    One time this summer I was huffing and puffing while jogging and these people on bikes stopped to ask me for directions. When they were leaving the lady was like "keep it up you're doing great!" Definitely put a smile on my face.

    ^ that is really cool!!!
  • Sh1tsRainbows
    Sh1tsRainbows Posts: 1,227 Member
    ive thought about it...but itd prob be taken the wrong way
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    I wouldn't in this case. I gave a thumbs up and smile to a biker who was pedaling up this incredibly steep, winding hill--we were already slowed down, though, because it was a narrow road. It was more of a, "Glad it's you and not me."

    It comes down to the person. Would you say it if they were super fit? If so then sure...otherwise it's like you're acknowledging their lack of....and I think everyone out there just wants to be treated as any other runner.
  • SnakeDarling
    SnakeDarling Posts: 352 Member
    Just slow down behind her, roll down the windows, and BLAST Eye of the Tiger.

    Should give her a good boost.

    Personally, I don't say anything unless I know the person, then I just am like
    "Yeah, (insert name here)!!"
  • BeeSunny
    BeeSunny Posts: 172 Member
    Yes, and I agree, it is easier on here to cheer people on, but outside in 'real' life we are too shy maybe? When I was working every morning as I drove to work, I would see this older gentleman out walking, I watched this man get thinner, and always wanted to say "You are doing a great job" but never did. When I pass someone else in my neighborhood out walking, or jobbing a always say hi, but maybe I should start saying, good for you for getting out!!!
  • BeeSunny
    BeeSunny Posts: 172 Member
    I probably wouldn't do it, particularly if it looked like it was someone's first day. Sarcasm is too easy to misinterpret and most people are too weak-willed anyway. I'm sure (s)he was thinking, "This is hard and I can't believe I'm out doing this and I probably look so fat so I hope no one even notices me."

    Even a, "Way to go!" as your driving by could be interpreted the wrong way.
    -wtk



    Very true!!!
  • BeeSunny
    BeeSunny Posts: 172 Member
    Just slow down behind her, roll down the windows, and BLAST Eye of the Tiger.

    Should give her a good boost.


    love it!!!
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    Just slow down behind her, roll down the windows, and BLAST Eye of the Tiger.

    Should give her a good boost.

    Personally, I don't say anything unless I know the person, then I just am like
    "Yeah, (insert name here)!!"

    Awesome!!!

    Serioulsy though, I get it that it might come off wrong....just wondering if anyone else has ever had that urge to cheer someone on :wink:
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    In New York we don't shout out to anyone for fear of it breaking out into a confrontation followed by a lengthy gun battle.
    Hahaha, this is true though. :p
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    and BLAST Eye of the Tiger.

    I started choking on my coffee when I pictured this. What if you matched her speed, and turned your head slowly towards her, with a complete straight face for the rest of the run.
  • rammsteinsoldier
    rammsteinsoldier Posts: 1,552 Member
    I had that feeling just last night. There was a girl on the treadmill next to me and she was obviously working on some pre-running program. She was sweating and struggling and I was so proud of her and wanted to tell her to keep it up. I was like you though and decided she would probably decide I was nutsy.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Just slow down behind her, roll down the windows, and BLAST Eye of the Tiger.

    Should give her a good boost.

    Personally, I don't say anything unless I know the person, then I just am like
    "Yeah, (insert name here)!!"

    Awesome!!!

    Serioulsy though, I get it that it might come off wrong....just wondering if anyone else has ever had that urge to cheer someone on :wink:

    I always do in my head. I don't have the guts to say it out loud.
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